Named Appointment:
The successful candidate will hold the distinguished title of Susan Eckert
Lynch Faculty Fellow for the first 5 years of his or her term. At Cornell
University, appointments at the rank of assistant professor are made initially
for 3 years.

Responsibilities: The position has responsibility for generating
and disseminating knowledge concerning the biology, ecology and management of
grapevine diseases. Although the primary programmatic focus should be on fungal
diseases important to the commercial grape industry of New York and surrounding
regions, additional cooperative work on relevant diseases caused by viruses,
bacteria or other agents is appropriate. The successful applicant will develop
a nationally and internationally recognized research program whose output will
increase our basic understanding of various factors impacting the development
of grapevine diseases and the tools used for their control, thereby improving management
programs. Appropriate disciplinary specialties of the successful applicant
include but are not limited to infection biology, population genetics, genome
biology, host-pathogen interactions, epidemiology, disease modeling, integrated
pest management and sustainability. An ability to work as part of an
interdisciplinary team that includes other plant pathologists, viticulturists,
plant breeders, entomologists, economists and enologists is required. For the
extension function, the successful applicant will assume leadership of
Cornell’s outreach program in grape pathology, maintaining its integration
within the larger, interdisciplinary extension program in viticulture and enology.
A dedication to providing practical, science-based information on disease
diagnosis and sustainable management programs is essential, as is an ability to
work with a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders, including growers,
extension educators, private-sector advisors, agrichemical and other industry
support personnel, government regulators and the general public. Excellent oral
and written communication skills are required for preparation and delivery of
pertinent information to stakeholders.
It is expected the incumbent will utilize several appropriate media
delivery technologies.

Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in plant pathology, microbiology, mycology, genetics, ecology or
a closely related discipline. Experience in research, as demonstrated by
publication in peer-reviewed journals, is required and prior experience in
extension or stakeholder engagement is preferred. Ability to communicate
effectively with students, colleagues and external stakeholders is critical.

Salary and
Benefits: Competitive, commensurate with background and
experience. An attractive fringe benefits package is available. Support for
start-up research costs will be available.

Cornell University seeks to meet the needs of dual career
couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches.
Visit http://www.unyherc.org
to see positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area.

Application
procedure: A letter of application, curriculum vitae,
statement of research goals and plans, statement of extension experience and program plan, reprints of selected papers,
transcripts, and letters of three references may be submitted via academic
jobs online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/10263. Questions related to the position may
be directed to Dr. Tom Burr, search committee chair at tjb1@cornell.edu.

Cornell University is committed to hiring and promoting a
diverse faculty.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2018 and will
continue until the position is filled.

The College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and
Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to
tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education
and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three
overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental
resources; and social, physical and economic well-being.

Cornell
University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work.
Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon
sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the
university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. With our main
campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the
medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar,
as well as the new Cornell Tech campus opening on Roosevelt Island in the heart
of New York City.

We
offer a rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance
in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including employee
wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave and
flexible work options.

Diversity and inclusion have been and
continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized
EEO/AA employer and educator.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Research Goals and Plans

Statement of Extension Experience and Program Plan

Reprints of selected papers

Transcripts

Three Reference Letters (to be submitted by the reference writers at this site )